Public Impact, Government and Education Community

Local, federal, or international policy can be a natural career choice for people who are interested in shaping the world around them. Policy is an ever-evolving field that has a range of focuses which can vary depending on your interests and passions. Working in policy requires and develops a range of skills related to communication, organization, and research.

Working in government provides a range of opportunities that cut across majors, interest, and skill sets. Opportunities exist with major federal and state agencies like the FBI, DPI, and the State Department, as well as agencies and offices doing impactful work at the local level. Check out the federal government early career page and federal government internship finder. Interested in local and state government? Search for jobs with the State of Wisconsin and municipal governments.

You may think of being an attorney or lawyer when thinking about a career in law, when there are many options in the field of law that don’t require a Juris Doctor(JD).Careers in law can span law enforcement, policy and policy change, community outreach and engagement, justice system reform.

In an increasingly connected and inter-reliant global social and economic system, careers in international affairs meet the demand to connect people, places, ideas, and systems. Beyond diplomacy, careers may fall in the realms of development, trade, communication, and security and individuals may work for governments, international NGOs, or multinational corporations. Utilize GoinGlobal to explore career opportunities across the world.

Careers in education lead to roles in elementary and secondary schools, working in higher education, and serving as community-based educators. Working as an educator you’ll help others realize their potential, develop training or learning curricula, teach in classrooms, or think deeply about how people learn. Looking to work in Wisconsin schools? Explore the Wisconsin Educator Career Access Network (WECAN).

Working in non-profit organizations spans all types of career fields and work environments. This sector seeks to address pressing issues from the local to global level by filling needs gaps and building capacity for change. If you are seeking a work environment that has a larger purpose, explore the non-profit sector. In Wisconsin, you can browse Jobs That Help to see current opportunities in this area.